It's that time of the year when all of your holiday obligations might be catching up to you-parties, presents, navigating family dynamics-and if you're like, "I don't wanna Do This, Do That," we understand. But then again, you did click the link to read this article, so you have to be at least a little intrigued by what's happening this week, right? Below you'll find festive cocktails, holiday horror films, and a few events that have virtually nothing to do with Christmas, like a pop-punk show with puppet accompaniment. Consider this your permission slip to forget about that party you really don't want to go to-these alternate options are a gift to yourself.